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Green Ideas to Save Water and Save Energy.

Facing a drought this summer? Even if you are not it is good eco practice to save water and it can even save you money. Vast amounts of energy are used to purify and then pump water to you. Living in London we have the cheapest water rates in the country, starting off at around £300 per year. However I have managed to half the amount I am paying, by swopping to a water meter and using water wisely.

Here are my top tips to save money and protect the environment.

1 Get a water butt

I have two. One is used for the garden and washing the car. The other one is a massive 650 litre butt that is used to supply my downstairs toilet.

2 Shower instead of a bath

The bath used to be considered a luxury, but now it is just so easy. If you have a bath don't just pull the plug let the water cool in the bath. This will help to keep the house warm enabling you to turn off your bathroom radiator. Make sure you use the bathwater to water the garden, or even to flush the toilet.

3. Fit tap restrictors

These are screw in devices that limit the water flow through the tap. Perfect for hand washing as the flow rate is reduced to about 6 litres per minute from 12-18 litres.

4. Dont flush the toilet

Well not for a little wee. Only flush when you do a number two. The trouble with this is that you find the toilet needs cleaning more often. The best way around this is to collect water in a bowl whilst you wash your hands and then pour the handwash water down the toilet. This helps to reduce the build up of scale by diluting the urine in the bowl.

5. Never let the tap run.

Collect the water in a jug or kettle.

6. Green Gardening.

If you can have a water butt consider xeriscaping, which involves gardening in a way that uses less water than traditional landscaping. By choosing plants that are drought-tolerant or native to the area you can save water and have a yard that is easy to maintain. Use mulches like pine needles, shredded bark or leaves in a layer three inches deep to keep soil moist, smother weeds, and prevent erosion.

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